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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: A Tour of Birmingham: Web Quest

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This inquiry-based project will provide opportunities for learners to learn about the history of Birmingham. Students will discover the variety tourist attractions in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Other

China Virtual Tours: Shijing Poetry

For Students 9th - 10th
Shijing (The Book of Songs) is the earliest collection of Chinese poems. This site is appropriate for teachers and upper elementary students.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Eyeing America: The Prints of Robert Cottingham

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Smithsonian American Art Museum, artist Robert Cottingham takes you on a visual tour across America with his works of art. View his complete collection that showcases commercial signs.
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BBC

Bbc: History Trail: Wars and Conflict: Walking the Somme Battlefield

For Students 9th - 10th
A walking tour guide to the famous battle site, the guide provides information on the various places where British Army troops fought and died plus gives extensive quotes from soldiers who were present at the battle. There is a nice...
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Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Shakespeare for the Developmental Reader

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Discover how you can open the door of Shakespeare to the developmental reader. This site offers insight into helping students understand Shakespeare's unfamiliar language.
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Other

The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives biographical information on the dancers and staff of the company, including its founders: Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino. Details touring and performance schedules as well.
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Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Imfa: Jerusalem the Eternal City

For Students 9th - 10th
A pictorial tour from Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the most famous of Jerusalem's archaeological sites starting with the "City of David," and ending with the "Western Wall," the only wall of the temple mount left standing after...
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Other

The Cave of Chauvet Pont D' Arc

For Students 9th - 10th
The only way to see the prehistoric cave paintings at Chauvet-Pont-D' Arc, France is to take the virtual tour offered here. Learn about the discovery of the caves and the archaeological evidence found that allows great insight into the...
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Other

New Netherland Institute: Virtual Tour of New Netherland

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site on the colonization of New Netherland by the Dutch. Find maps, pictures, and artifacts on this interesting tour.
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Royal Household

The Royal Household: Buckingham Palace

For Students 1st - 9th
Virtual tour of Buckingham Palace, the administrative headquarters of the Monarch.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Historic Site: Maggie L. Walker Home and Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the remarkable life and career of Maggie L. Walker, an African American teacher and successful business woman. Also includes a gallery of personal photographs, an online tour Walker's home and information about her work as a...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Travel the Shaker Historic Trail

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed history of the Shaker community through a tour of its historical sites. Learn about its history, its stories, and the people who were prominent in establishing this religion in America.
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Other

Illinois State Museum: At Home in the Heartland

For Students 9th - 10th
Wonderful site that takes you on a tour of the history of Illinois! You are treated to pictures of such things as early prairie household objects and stories of early settlers - and much, much, more!
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Other

Illinois State Museum: At Home in the Heartland

For Students 9th - 10th
Wonderful site that takes you on a tour of the history of Illinois! You are treated to pictures of such things as early prairie household objects and stories of early settlers - and much, much, more!
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Manzanar National Historic Site

For Students 9th - 10th
A virtual tour of the Japanese internment camp at Manzanar. Presents the camp as it exists today and provides a map of where different facilities were located.
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Other

The Official Site of the Eiffel Tower

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this full-featured site to learn all about the Eiffel Tower. Explore its history and learn about construction facts, the architect, and its reputation as Europe's most-visited monument. Can't go to Paris to see the real thing?...
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The Texas Senate

The Texas Senate: Texas Senate Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
A fantastic site available in both English and Spanish where students can learn about the Texas State Government. Divided in three categories: for kids up to 3rd grade, for 4th grade kids and up, for parents and teachers. Kids can take a...
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The Texas Senate

The Texas Senate: Texas Senate Kids

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A fantastic site available in both English and Spanish where students can learn about the Texas State Government. Divided in three categories: for kids up to 3rd grade, for 4th grade kids and up, for parents and teachers. Kids can take a...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Clara Barton National Historic Site Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a virtual tour of Clara Barton's Glen Echo home, which served as the National Headquarters of the American Red Cross. Browse 360-degree footage of where volunteers worked, where guests gathered, and where supplies were stored. Also,...
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Other

Geo Beats: Guided Video Tours and Reviews of Travel Destinations Around the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Sample the unique character of some of the most popular travel destinations in the world at the award-winning video network site GeoBeats.
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Historic Mount Vernon: The Home of Our First President

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent site for information about Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, as well as information about Washington himself. Be sure to take the virtual tour of the house and investigate the archaeology projects going on.
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Swiss Educ

Swiss Educ.: Stromboli Online: Mt. St. Helens

For Students 9th - 10th
Come along on a virtual tour of Mt. St. Helens with the Stromboli Online Team as they take you along with them to view how life has returned to the mountain after its horrific explosion. Users need to navigate the site using the links on...
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United Nations

Unesco: Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System

For Students 9th - 10th
The Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, now a World Heritage Site in Iran, was first built in the 5th century BC, and is still partly operational today. The complexity of this site is testament to the engineering genius of the...
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Author: Margaret Penrose

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site features links to the full text of five novels for young readers by Margaret Penrose: Dorothy Dale, The Motor Girls, The Motor Girls on a Tour, The Motor Girls On Cedar Lake, and The Motor Girls on Waters Blue.